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How To Convince Your Parents To Let You Study Abroad

You’ve decided you want to study abroad. Great — we’re really excited for you. But what if your parents aren’t quite as pumped as you are? What if they say no? Former Program Officer Rachel encountered some resistance from her parents when she wanted to study abroad in Ecuador. How did she convince

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7 Students Share Their Best Memories From Time Abroad

Between sunrise and late night study sessions, daily activities like walks around the neighborhood or a quick stop for a cuppa with conversation become your fondest memories while you are abroad.

Help another student experience what it is like to live and learn like a local. Photo by ISEP Student Charles Bourg who studied in Hyderabad, India.
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5 Ways to Continue Your Study Abroad Experience After It Ends

How to continue your experience abroad after you return.

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10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Study Abroad

These photos were all submitted in the Spring 2016 ISEP Photo Contest, and were taken by ISEP students and alumni during their study abroad experience. They offer a little travel inspiration, and a fun look in to what your own experience could be like!

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Adventures During My First Month in Italy

Hello all! Ciao from Italy. I have been here almost a month now, and what an interesting time it has been so far.

A trip up to Abisko, Sweden in the Lappland region opened my eyes to the beauty of the true north. Being from the southern U.S. extreme cold, deep snow, and polar twilight were all novel concepts I had never experienced. This week-long trip with close friends exposed me to a way of life and natural environment that was totally alien to me; I returned from the trip permanently impressed by the sublime nature of Lapporten, The Gate to Norway, and the simplistic beauty of Abisko. This photo was taken of train passing in front of the beginning of Abisko National Park.
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The Way YOU See It

Matthew is from Georgia College & State University, and studied abroad at Karlstad University in Sweden in the Fall of 2011.

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Living in a Dorm for the First Time

Living in a dorm for the first time while studying abroad sounded like a challenge from the beginning. I have always lived with my family because my university in Argentina is in my hometown, but I was ready to take on this challenge and live the student life from a different perspective.

Matthew at Graduation: ISEP Study Abroad Alumni, Whitworth University 2013
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How Study Abroad Can Help You Land A Job

Matthew reflects on how his study abroad experience improved his life.

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10 Top Tips for Solo Female Travel

Studying abroad and traveling by yourself can have some real benefits. However, being by yourself does require you to be more aware of your surroundings and alert about any safety concerns. ISEP Program Officer Lindsay shares some tips for staying safe while traveling alone.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone

Are you thinking about going on a trip by yourself? Go for it! It is so rewarding in many ways. Here are six reasons why I think it's very important to take at least one trip on your own.

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